Miami
Home Sales and Prices Rise in October
The Miami real
estate market continues to strengthen as it nears a full year of
significant price increases fueled by strong sales and an inventory shortage,
according to the 25,000-member MIAMI
Association of REALTORS and the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
system.
Courtesy of PRweb.com
Miami, Florida November 19, 2012
The
Miami real estate market continues to
strengthen as it nears a full year of significant price increases fueled by
strong sales and an inventory shortage, according to the 25,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS and the local
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.
Despite
very limited inventory, total residential sales in Miami-Dade County surged
24.2 percent compared to a year earlier. The sales of existing condominiums in
Miami-Dade increased 13.1 percent, from 1,271 to 1,437. Sales of single-family
homes increased 41.9 percent, from 805 to 1,142, year-over-year.
“Intense
demand for Miami properties continues
to fuel robust price appreciation,” said 2012 Chairman of the Board of the
MIAMI Association of REALTORS Martha Pomares. “Demand from investors, foreign
and vacation buyers as well as U.S. and local residents remains very strong.
The world is focused on Miami where population growth, global business
expansion, and record tourism are just a few of the factors attracting
attention on many fronts and will continue to fuel demand long into the
future.”
Statewide
sales of existing single-family homes totaled 17,779 in October, up 25.3
percent compared to a year ago. Statewide condominium sales totaled 8,252, down
16.4 percent from October 2011. Nationally, sales of existing single-family
homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops rose 2.1 percent from October but
were 10.9 percent higher than they were in October 2011, according NAR.
Evident
Demand Continues to Fuel Strong Appreciation
Miami home prices rose again in October, marking 11 consecutive months of appreciation for both single-family homes and condominiums. The median sales price of Miami-Dade condominiums, which has increased each of the last 16 months, rose 24.2 percent to $146,000 compared to a year earlier. The median sales price of single-family homes rose 5.8 percent to $185,000.
Miami home prices rose again in October, marking 11 consecutive months of appreciation for both single-family homes and condominiums. The median sales price of Miami-Dade condominiums, which has increased each of the last 16 months, rose 24.2 percent to $146,000 compared to a year earlier. The median sales price of single-family homes rose 5.8 percent to $185,000.
In
October the average sales price for condominiums in Miami-Dade County increased
16.4 percent to $265,783. The average sales price for single-family homes
decreased 14 percent to $324,253.
Florida
Statewide Home Prices
Statewide median sales prices in September increased 9.0 percent to $145,000 for single-family homes and 20.2 percent to $107,000 for condominiums, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department and vendor partner 10K Research and Marketing. The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $178,600 in October, an 11.1 percent increase from October 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Statewide median sales prices in September increased 9.0 percent to $145,000 for single-family homes and 20.2 percent to $107,000 for condominiums, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department and vendor partner 10K Research and Marketing. The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $178,600 in October, an 11.1 percent increase from October 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
“Miami’s strong rental market clearly reflects
the demand for local housing that is attracting both U.S. and foreign
investors,” said 2012 MIAMI Association of REALTORS Residential President
Patricia Delinois. “Many local residents who defaulted on loans during the
market downturn are not able to purchase homes again, thus generating demand
for rental properties that should persist for a few years and should continue
to boost market performance.”
Inventory
Shortage Persists
Over the last year, the inventory of residential listings in Miami-Dade County has dropped 22.2 percent from 15,127 to 11,769. Compared to the previous month, the total inventory of homes increased 1.5 percent. Currently, there are 4.2 months of supply in Miami-Dade. Total housing inventory nationally decreased 1.4 percent at the end of October and was 21.9 percent below year-ago levels, representing a 5.4-month supply at the current sales pace.
Over the last year, the inventory of residential listings in Miami-Dade County has dropped 22.2 percent from 15,127 to 11,769. Compared to the previous month, the total inventory of homes increased 1.5 percent. Currently, there are 4.2 months of supply in Miami-Dade. Total housing inventory nationally decreased 1.4 percent at the end of October and was 21.9 percent below year-ago levels, representing a 5.4-month supply at the current sales pace.
Median
Days on the Market
Properties are selling much more rapidly in the current market than they did a year ago. The current median days on the market is only 39 for single-family homes and 43 for condominiums, compared with historic averages of 90 to 120 days on the market. These are respectively 35 percent and 15.7 percent decreases year-over-year. Nationally, the median time on the market was 71 days.
Properties are selling much more rapidly in the current market than they did a year ago. The current median days on the market is only 39 for single-family homes and 43 for condominiums, compared with historic averages of 90 to 120 days on the market. These are respectively 35 percent and 15.7 percent decreases year-over-year. Nationally, the median time on the market was 71 days.
Distressed
Sales Decrease
Strong demand for bank-owned (REO) properties and improved processing of short sales continues to yield absorption of distressed listings and to contribute to price appreciation. In October, 47.5 percent of all closed residential sales in Miami-Dade County were distressed, including REOs (bank-owned properties) and short sales, compared to 57 percent in October 2011 and 47.4 percent the previous month. Nationally, distressed homes accounted for 24 percent of October sales, unchanged from September.
Strong demand for bank-owned (REO) properties and improved processing of short sales continues to yield absorption of distressed listings and to contribute to price appreciation. In October, 47.5 percent of all closed residential sales in Miami-Dade County were distressed, including REOs (bank-owned properties) and short sales, compared to 57 percent in October 2011 and 47.4 percent the previous month. Nationally, distressed homes accounted for 24 percent of October sales, unchanged from September.
Cash
Sales Reflect Strong International Presence
In Miami-Dade County, 63.7 percent of total closed sales in October were all-cash sales, compared to 64 percent in October 2011 and 62.4 percent the previous month. Cash sales accounted for 46 percent of single-family and 77.6 percent of condominium closings. Nearly 90 percent of foreign buyers in Florida purchase properties all cash. This reflects the much stronger presence of international buyers in the Miami real estate market – by comparison all-cash sales nationally accounted for 29 percent of transactions in October, up from 28 percent the previous month; they were 29 percent in October 2011.
In Miami-Dade County, 63.7 percent of total closed sales in October were all-cash sales, compared to 64 percent in October 2011 and 62.4 percent the previous month. Cash sales accounted for 46 percent of single-family and 77.6 percent of condominium closings. Nearly 90 percent of foreign buyers in Florida purchase properties all cash. This reflects the much stronger presence of international buyers in the Miami real estate market – by comparison all-cash sales nationally accounted for 29 percent of transactions in October, up from 28 percent the previous month; they were 29 percent in October 2011.
Note:
Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates.
Statistics reported by MIAMI are not impacted by NAR’s rebenchmarking efforts.
MIAMI reports exact statistics directly from its MLS system.
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